Arterra Bioscience SpA (MIL:ARBS) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 6.51 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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MIL:ARBS Arterra Bioscience SpA MIL:ARBS
77 GF Score
Price €3.04
GF Value €2.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Arterra Bioscience SpA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Arterra Bioscience SpA MIL:ARBS -0.33% 77 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 6.51 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MIL:ARBS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.91 (Fairly Valued).

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Arterra Bioscience SpA's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.51 Mil.


Arterra Bioscience SpA  (MIL:ARBS) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


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Arterra Bioscience SpA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Arterra Bioscience SpA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

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Arterra Bioscience SpA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 6.51 Mil mean?
Arterra Bioscience SpA (MIL:ARBS) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 6.51 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Arterra Bioscience SpA and its competitors.
Is Arterra Bioscience SpA's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Arterra Bioscience SpA's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 6.51 Mil. Overall, Arterra Bioscience SpA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arterra Bioscience SpA's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to VRTX and REGN?
Arterra Bioscience SpA's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 6.51 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Biotechnology company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Arterra Bioscience SpA and its competitors. Arterra Bioscience SpA's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 6.51 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arterra Bioscience SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arterra Bioscience SpA (MIL:ARBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.91, compared to a current price of €3.04 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 6.51 Mil. Arterra Bioscience SpA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arterra Bioscience SpA (MIL:ARBS), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 6.51 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Arterra Bioscience SpA (MIL:ARBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arterra Bioscience SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.04 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.91. GuruFocus considers Arterra Bioscience SpA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:ARBS:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 6.51 Mil
  • GF Value™: €2.91 vs. price of €3.04 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:ARBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arterra Bioscience SpA Business Description

Address via Benedetto Brin, 69, Napoli, ITA, 80142
Arterra Bioscience SpA is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of ingredients and natural solutions. It engages in the development of technological platforms, employed in the screening of active compounds for different industrial applications; setting up of new extraction processes, aimed at improving the sustainability and yield of interesting compounds; and production of high-tech raw materials with application in different industrial fields.
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